How to Make Chef John's Grilled Swordfish Bruschetta - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chef John's Grilled Swordfish Bruschetta is a delicious and impressive dish that will leave your guests feeling satisfied and impressed. This recipe combines the bold flavors of swordfish with the savory and tangy taste of bruschetta, resulting in a meal that is both elegant and comforting.

Grilled swordfish is the star of this dish, bringing a meaty and flavorful texture that pairs perfectly with the fresh and vibrant bruschetta topping. The swordfish is marinated in a simple yet fla...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup cherry tomato halves
  • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons thinly sliced basil
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 6 slices French bread
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 swordfish steaks
  • 1 teaspoon grapeseed oil

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 servings

  • Stir tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, basil, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl. Let sit until flavors blend, at least 30 minutes.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Brush bread slices with olive oil.
  • Cook bread slices on the preheated grill until browned and crispy, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
  • Brush swordfish steaks with grapeseed oil and season with salt and black pepper.
  • Cook swordfish steaks on the preheated grill until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 4 minutes per side.
  • Divide bread slices between two plates and top each plate with 1 swordfish steak. Spoon 1/2 of the cherry tomato mixture over each steak.
  • Nutrition

    749 cal.

    • Total Fat: 44g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 53mg
    • Sodium: 702mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 51g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 37g
    • Vitamin C: 16mg
    • Calcium: 57mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 686mg